Yael Edelist I have been an empty nester for the last 7 years but my role as a mother hasn’t changed. Every time my son (27) comes back home (he lives in DC), he wants his home and mom just as it was when he lived there. As he puts it: “home is a feeling of plentiness” a fridge full of cooked food, ready to eat and mom has to be available.
My daughter, 24, came back home after 5 years away. We are now roommates and I am back to sometimes worrying where she is at 2:00am and when she will be back home.
And all of it while respecting their privacy, their space, their independence and their boundaries.
How gentle!
How do you parent your grownup kids?
Happy Tuesday.
Yael
Yael- you are spot on! My son is the same way when he comes home. Even more so now that his Dad is gone! He is a combination of my child and tries to be a bit of my parent! I still wrap his presents and place them outside of his bedroom door for Christmas morning! I fix his favorite breakfast items and we enjoy good food and movies. I throw in Dad’s favorites as part of our meal and traditions so that his presence remains with us always!